Misty Turner Burns

Misty Turner Burns has a diverse and extensive work experience in the field of applied behavior analysis. Their most recent position was as a Regional Support/BCBA at Lighthouse Autism Center starting in May 2023. Prior to that, they worked as a Clinical Manager at Cultivate Behavioral Health & Education from August 2021 to September 2022. From August 2019 to August 2021, they served as a Clinical Director at BlueSprig.

Before joining BlueSprig, Misty worked independently as a BCBA/Clinical Director, building and managing a successful ABA program in a multidisciplinary clinic from the ground up. This role involved overseeing all aspects of the program, including policy and procedure development, training, data systems creation, hiring, and intervention program implementation. Their tenure in this position lasted from October 2017 to August 2019.

Additionally, Misty has founded and directed their own autism services organization, Fast Track Autism Services, from December 2013 to June 2018. Misty also served as the Clinical Director at Disability and Autism Services of Indiana (DASI) from September 2011 to December 2013.

Misty began their career as an independent contractor, working as a BCBA and Director, and later transitioned to a Program Manager role at Little Star Center. Misty also worked as an ABA Programming Specialist as an independent contractor and as an ABA Program Coordinator at Applied Behavior Center for Autism.

Overall, Misty Turner Burns has a wealth of experience in various leadership and clinical roles within the field of applied behavior analysis.

Misty Turner Burns earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Applied Behavior Analysis and Special Education from Ball State University (in-person) in 2008. Prior to that, in 2007, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Psychology and General Studies from Indiana University Bloomington. Currently, Misty is pursuing a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Professional Counseling from Texas State University, expected to be completed in 2023.